Lifeline Cell Phone

“Since 1985, the Lifeline program has provided a discount on phone service for qualifying low-income consumers to ensure that all Americans have the opportunities and security that phone service brings, including connecting to jobs, family, and emergency services. In 2005, Lifeline discounts were made available to qualifying low-income consumers on pre-paid wireless service plans and traditional landline services. Lifeline is part of the Universal Service Fund.

The Lifeline program is available to eligible low-income consumers in every state, territory, commonwealth, and on Tribal lands. Consumers with proper proof of eligibility may be qualified to enroll.

To participate in the program, consumers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in one of the following assistance programs:

• Medicaid;
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(Food Stamps or SNAP);
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI);
• Federal Public House Assistance (FPHA);
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);
• Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF);
• National School Lunch Program’s Free Lunch Program;

Federal rules prohibit eligible low-income consumers from receiving more than one Lifeline discount per household. An eligible consumer may receive a discount on either a wireline or wireless service, but not both. A consumer whose household currently is receiving more than one Lifeline service must select a single Lifeline provider and contact the other provider to de-enroll from their program. Consumers violating this rule may also be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties.”

Reference: Federal Communications Commission

Assurance Wireless
Assurance Wireless is a federal Lifeline Assistance program brought to you by Virgin Mobile. The Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household. Lifeline is a government benefit program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria.

New customers who qualify for Lifeline Assistance will receive a FREE phone, 2G Free Data, and 350 FREE minutes. You can purchase additional data or minutes.

Go to the link to select your State: http://www.assurancewireless.com.